After School Movies: Cars 3

Look who's rolling into town for our After School Movie on Wednesday, November 7. Your student can enjoy a snack and Cars 3 with friends after school, just sign up here by Monday, November 5. $10 suggested donation per student. ... read full article

Author Visit on March 19!

Laura Gaffney

3/12/2019

3/20/2019

Author Visit on March 19!

The PTSA is proud to sponsor a visit from author Suzanne Selfors on Tuesday, March 19, 2019. She will present at two assemblies during the school day on "How An Idea Becomes a Book". ... read full article

Bear Hunt School Tours for New Students

Laura Gaffney

5/6/2019

5/22/2019

Bear Hunt School Tours for New Students

"Bear Hunt" at Grand Ridge Elementary Wednesday, May 22 from 5:00 - 6:00 pm There is nothing scary about this bear hunt! All new students and their parents will follow the “bear tracks” on a tour through Grand Ridge where you’ll explore the: • Classrooms • Playground • Gym • Library and Reading Den • Lunch room • Computer lab Tours will leave every few minutes from the main office area. Reservations are NOT necessary. ... read full article

Latest Newsletter Posted

Laura Gaffney

4/26/2019

5/10/2019

Latest Newsletter Posted

In case your inbox is overflowing, never fear you can check out the April PTSA Newsletter here ! ... read full article

New Playground Equipment!

Laura Gaffney

4/25/2019

5/9/2019

New Playground Equipment!

Some fun new additions to the playground have come in thanks to money raised at the 2018 Auction! The kids now have soccer goals instead of cones to use in their matches. And there will be music in the air with the addition of several outdoor musical instruments (the instruments have been partially installed...a few more are on their way). Thank you again to the donors who made this possible for all the Grand Ridge kids - and to the dads who assembled the soccer goals! ... read full article

Before & After School Programs for Spring!

Laura Gaffney

4/15/2019

4/24/2019

Before & After School Programs for Spring!

There are several programs starting spring sessions over the next two weeks. From art to LEGOs to drama and more, see the schedules and links on our Before & After School page . ... read full article

Popcorn Friday This Week!

Laura Gaffney

4/2/2019

4/5/2019

Popcorn Friday This Week!

What better way to end the week before Spring Break than with popcorn! Bring a quarter to 2nd Recess this Friday, April 5 and enjoy freshly popped popcorn from our awesome volunteers! ... read full article

K-Kids Donation Drive

Laura Gaffney

3/14/2019

4/2/2019

K-Kids Donation Drive

The K-Kids club at Grand Ridge is excited to kick off the club with a donation drive for the Issaquah Food & Clothing Bank. Donation bins will be located by the office, so please drop off any donations there through April 2nd. Our neighbors in need could use your help in providing: Lightly used bedding and blankets Warm coats Diapers size 4-6 & Baby wipes Laundry soap, Dish soap, & Cleaning products Camping equipment / outdoor gear and tarps, Boots / shoes (large men sizes) Dress clothes for job interviews These items could make a BIG difference in the ... read full article

Summerfest Planning Committee forming now!

Laura Gaffney

2/26/2019

3/12/2019

Summerfest Planning Committee forming now!

After all of this cold & snow, it's time to think of warmer & sunnier times! Like Summerfest on June 12! If you're a party planner, a decorating whiz, or just like to see the Grand Ridge kids have a blast, then join Esmari in planning the final event of the school year. Send her a quick email at esmariferreira@hotmail.com that you're interested and she'll coordinate a planning meeting. ... read full article

PTSA Positions for 2019-2020

Laura Gaffney

1/31/2019

2/14/2019

PTSA Positions for 2019-2020

It's crazy but we already need to start thinking about next year and all the great work the PTSA will contribute to make 2019-2020 grand! If you are passionate about providing an enriching environment for all Grand Ridge kids, we'd love to talk with you about how you can be involved. There's opportunities for many different roles with varying levels of time commitments. Take a look at board positions here or ask the Nominating Committee (Kim De Booij, Laura Gaffney & Carrie Mount) for more information. ... read full article

Spelling Bee Postponed Until After Break!

Laura Gaffney

1/28/2019

2/27/2019

Spelling Bee Postponed Until After Break!

For all of the details and spelling lists, click here . New dates are Feb 25 - 27, 2019. ... read full article

This Friday 1/25!

Laura Gaffney

1/23/2019

1/26/2019

This Friday 1/25!

More After School Movies Coming in January!

Fun times ahead! We will show Sherlock Gnomes (PG) on Wednesday, Jan. 9th and Paddington 2 (PG) on Wednesday, Jan. 23rd , for your student's enjoyment, immediately after school. Each After School Movie date is open to all grades (K-5) and there are 100 first-come-first-served spots available for each movie. A $10 donation is requested per Grand Ridge student. Registration for the movie is due no later than the Monday before the showing you wish to attend. No exceptions. Click here to register your child and sign-up to volunteer. Once your child's spot is reserved, you will receive an ... read full article

Before & After School Programs

Laura Gaffney

12/14/2018

12/28/2018

Before & After School Programs

Check out all of the programs onsite this winter and spring here ! ... read full article

After School Movie: Holiday Short Films

Laura Gaffney

12/7/2018

12/12/2018

After School Movie: Holiday Short Films

Your student will be in a festive mood after attending the after school movie on Wednesday, Dec 12 and watching both new and classic holiday short films. A peanut-free snack will be provided. Register here by Monday, Dec 10. ... read full article

Popcorn Friday moved to Dec 14!

Laura Gaffney

12/4/2018

12/14/2018

Popcorn Friday moved to Dec 14!

With students shopping at the Book Fair during 2nd Recess this Friday, we've decided to move Popcorn Friday to next Friday, December 14! This way kids don't have to choose between books and popcorn! If you can volunteer at popcorn on the 14th, we'd appreciate it: http://signup.com/go/TXaDNku ... read full article

WA State PTA Legislative Assembly

Laura Gaffney

11/19/2018

12/3/2018

WA State PTA Legislative Assembly

Carrie Mount, Grand Ridge PTSA's Advocacy Director, recently attended the 2018 Legislative Assembly to vote on the two-year legislative platform for the organization. The selected priorities from the 2018 Assembly are: (1) Social Emotional Learning; (2) School Construction and Simple Majority for Bonds; (3) Prevent Gun Violence; (4) Strategies to Address the Teacher Shortage; and (5) Strategic K–12 Investments to Close Gaps. For more on the priorities and Carrie's perspective on the assembly, read more here . ... read full article

Volunteer Dashboard

Laura Gaffney

11/7/2018

11/30/2018

Volunteer Dashboard

Less than 90-minute time commitment options: STEM Club: If you're by the school on Thursdays during 2nd recess, feel free to stop by P10 to help during your child's recess (20 minute blocks from 1:40 to 3:00pm). Or sign-up for a full slot in 2019. Grizzly Guys: Any guy - whether dad, uncle, granddad or caregiver - can join the last Friday of the month. There will be games to play both inside and outside during 2nd recess. Next date is Friday, Nov 30 - sign up here . Two-hour time commitment options: Popcorn Friday: Be the most popular person ... read full article

5th Graders Take Art Outside!

Laura Gaffney

11/5/2018

11/18/2018

5th Graders Take Art Outside!

In learning about British sculptor, photographer, and environmentalist Andy Goldsworthy, the 5th grade classes took advantage of our beautiful fall weather to work together to create art from the natural environment. Check out their beautiful work in the lower level halls at Grand Ridge or online here . Hats off to the Art Docents for the 5th Grade Class for bringing this lesson to life. ... read full article

After School Movie: Coco Oct 17

Laura Gaffney

10/7/2018

10/17/2018

After School Movie: Coco Oct 17

Our next after school movie is coming up on October 17. Sign your student up by Monday, October 15 so they can enjoy a snack and this great film with their friends after school. Suggested $10 donation per child. ... read full article

Box Top Collection Time!

Laura Gaffney

9/28/2018

10/26/2018

Box Top Collection Time!

Turn in box tops to your student's teacher from October 15 - 26. The top class in each grade wins free popcorn! Make sure that each Box Tops clip has a clearly visible expiration date. Expired Box Tops are not accepted. Each Box Top is worth 10 cents for our school. That cash is used to fund additional books, computers, playground equipment and more for our kids! Those little pieces of paper make a BIG difference - last year we raised over $1,500! General Mills wanted to create a program to help support education and benefit America's schools, and so Box ... read full article

Orange Ruler is on!

Laura Gaffney

9/16/2018

9/27/2018

Orange Ruler is on!

We kicked off our Orange Ruler fundraiser on Friday, Sept 14 with a fun assembly and the kids are excited to raise money for Grand Ridge and win some fun prizes along the way! Help your class and our school get off to a big start by registering at orangeruler.com/signup - money raised over the next two weeks funds classroom materials, field trips, technology subscriptions and more! Donations can be made online through the orangeruler website or by cash or check made out to Grand Ridge Elementary PTSA. Cash and checks will be turned in on Tuesday, October 2. All ... read full article

Wednesday: New Family Welcome then PTSA Meeting

Laura Gaffney

9/15/2018

9/20/2018

Wednesday: New Family Welcome then PTSA Meeting

Join Principal Jill Ravenscraft & the PTSA Board for a warm and official welcome to Grand Ridge! We will have volunteers to watch the kids, drinks, dessert and snacks will be provided. Meet us in the library at 6:30. Then at 7pm we will have our first PTSA meeting of the school year. Come to learn about what's coming in the year ahead, renew your membership, and ask any questions of the PTSA board or Principal Ravenscraft. There will be volunteers to watch the kids. We hope to see you there. ... read full article

2018-19 Open PTSA Chair Positions

Laura Gaffney

8/15/2018

9/14/2018

2018-19 Open PTSA Chair Positions

Interested in having a big impact on Grand Ridge this school year? We'd love to talk with you about open chair positions for Popcorn Friday, Scholastic Book Fair Co-Chair, Fall-o-ween and Summerfest. Email Alicia & Jo at grptsapresident@gmail.com to learn more about these great roles. ... read full article

Enrollment Verification (EVP) Aug 7 - 13

Every August all Issaquah School District families need to complete the Enrollment Verification Process via Family Access . Thanks for your attention to this important process. ... read full article

Staff Appreciation Week coming in May!

Laura Gaffney

4/17/2019

4/24/2019

Staff Appreciation Week coming in May!

We're going over the rainbow to celebrate our "oz-some" staff! Stay tuned for information from your room parent specific to your class and check out our sign-up for the Taco Tuesday lunch on May 7. ... read full article

5th Graders Celebrate Chihuly

Laura Gaffney

12/20/2018

1/3/2019

5th Graders Celebrate Chihuly

Inspired by Seattle’s glass sculpture artist Dale Chihuly, 5th graders created their own abstract glass design concentrating on line, shape and pattern. Glass fusing bonds separate pieces of glass in a kiln at a range of high temperatures. And the results are vibrant! Click here for more pictures . ... read full article